Trust Deed Investing in 2009
In my October 5 post I shared why I thought that it was a great time to consider Trust Deed investing. Throughout the horrible 4th quarter where we saw real estate values continue their plunge, our company continued to write loans, but with a marked difference. We wrote almost no “equity-only” loans, and requested full…
It’s time to supercharge our retirement savings
“Most Americans are simply not prepared to fund twenty years of retirement.” That’s a direct quote from Tom Anderson, founder and president of PENSCO Trust, one of the nations leading self-directed IRA custodians. And this was before the recent meltdown in the stock market. Many, if not most, are not on track to retire successfully. …
Why NOW may be the best time to invest in Trust Deed-secured notes
The present banking and financial crisis is creating a growing demand for alternative financing sources. Banks are particularly bearish toward real estate investors, many of whom are seeking financing to leverage their acquisition of bank-owned properties. Of those banks who are still considering investor loans, many won’t loan to you if you own more than…